To reduce the impact of cake on your glucose curve, it is recommended to pair it with protein or fiber (such as Greek yogurt), eat it as a dessert rather than on an empty stomach, be active immediately afterward, or consume vinegar or a natural supplement (such as Anti-Spike) before your first bite.

noli's read

The concept of pairing a sugary food with protein or fiber to slow down sugar absorption is based on digestion mechanisms widely validated by randomized clinical trials (RCTs). Similarly, eating cake as a dessert rather than on an empty stomach is supported by RCTs showing that this order of consumption promotes a more stable glucose curve. Moving immediately after a meal is supported by a meta-analysis in the journal *Sports Medicine* (2022), proving that a light walk helps our muscles use glucose immediately. Regarding vinegar, meta-analyses confirm that acetic acid helps smooth out daily glucose fluctuations. Finally, while the key ingredients in the *Anti-Spike* supplement, such as white mulberry extract, have individually proven their effectiveness in several RCTs to block carbohydrate absorption, the specific commercial formula has not yet been the subject of a published direct clinical study.

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